Perceived Electronic Health Record Usability as a Predictor of Task Load and Burnout Among US Physicians: Mediation Analysis.
Edward R MelnickElizabeth HarryChristine A SinskyLiselotte N DyrbyeHanhan WangMickey Todd TrockelColin P WestTait D ShanafeltPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2020)
A strong association was observed between EHR usability and workload among US physicians, with more favorable usability associated with less workload. Both outcomes were associated with the odds of burnout, with task load acting as a mediator between EHR usability and burnout. Improving EHR usability while decreasing task load has the potential to allow practicing physicians more working memory for medical decision making and patient communication.
Keyphrases
- electronic health record
- working memory
- primary care
- clinical decision support
- adverse drug
- decision making
- social support
- healthcare
- depressive symptoms
- mental health
- type diabetes
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- health information
- climate change
- insulin resistance
- metabolic syndrome
- social media
- weight loss